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Mass  Intentions  

Saturday 12 September – Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm † Alice Downey requested by the family † Nuvia Ropero requested by Ledy Tredre † Helene Seguin requested by the Richmond family Sunday 13 September – Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am † Christine O’Carroll requested by Sean and Anna May O’Carroll 11:15 am † Antonio Pereira requested by Odila and Paulo † Noeline Kandiah requested by Noeline Edwards Tuesday 15 September † Vera and Stanislaw Vychytil requested by the family Wednesday 16 September | No intention Thursday 17 September | No intention Friday 18 September Intentions for the healing of Doreen Dumont requested by JP and Patricia Clement

Saturday 19 September – Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm † Deceased Members of the Pereira family † Deceased members of the Lapierre family requested by the Dr. G.M. Lusignan † Gordon Willick and the intentions of Linda Willick requested by Errol & Maureen Kennedy † Father Joseph Kane requested by Marissa Laciak † Maureen Ryan requested by Bob and Joan Dunn † Claire Matte requested by Linda Chong Intentions of Susan Mata requested by the Magmanlac family Sunday 20 September – Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am † Leonidas Ropero requested by Ledy Tredre † Frank Faure requested by Carol Faure 11:15 am † Antonio Pereira requested by Odila and Paulo Tuesday 22 September † Mel Evenson requested by your friends at the back of the church, Anne, Joan, Joanne and Lina Wednesday 23 September | No intention Thursday 24 September | No intention Friday 25 September | No intention

Saturday 26 September – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm All living and deceased Members and Spiritual Advisors of the Catholic Women’s League † Filomena and Giuseppe Disario requested by Marissa Laciak † Art and Anne Dunn requested by Bob and Joan Dunn Sunday 27 September – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am † Charlie Lawrence requested by the family 11:15 am † Antonio Pereira requested by Odila and Paulo Tuesday 29 September † Mel Evenson requested by your friends at the back of the church, Anne, Joan, Joanne and Lina Wednesday 30 September Intention of Jerome Osezua requested by the family Thursday 01 October | No intention Friday 02 October Intention of Gert Hall requested by Jean Hall Intentions for the children of Helen and Anthony

Saturday 03 October – Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm † CK. and Aurora McGuire requested by Dr. G.M. Lusignan † Joe and Mary McKenna requested by Bob and Joan Dunn Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood, soul and divinity of your beloved Son, Our Lord,

Jesus Christ in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world, requested by Fran Enright Sunday 04 October – Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am For Our Parishioners 11:15 am † Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus

Dear friends and parishioners of The Good Shepherd Parish –

As we proceed through the month of September, we are invited by Pope Francis to reflect on all of God’s creation, particularly during this period known as 2020 Season of Creation.

In his message of 01 September, that is at the following Vatican link: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/pont-messages/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20200901_messaggio-giornata-cura-creato.html Pope Francis invites us into a sacred time of prayer so that we can once again become attuned to the natural gifts of life here on earth with which we have been entrusted. There is also a prayer published on page 5 of this bulletin that you can pray daily to be in solidarity with people all over the world.

As we enter a new Pastoral Year with the schools opening and some limited parish activities, we must remain mindful of the challenges of the COVID-19 restrictions and be vigilant in following the protocols recommended by the Provincial and Municipal Public Health officials. Fortunately for our parish we are able to manage to hold in-person Sunday Masses along with two weekday Masses. We also continue to broadcast our Sunday Mass on our YouTube channel (thank you Mark McAvoy!) for all those parishioners who are not yet able to return to in-person Masses; through this online Mass we also reach a number of friends of our parish who pray along with us each week… a rich outreach in these trying COVID times.

If you are able to help out with any of the Sunday Mass teams (Welcoming; Seating; and Wipe Down), I strongly encourage you to email volunteers.good.shepherd@gmail.com. Your help is needed and would be deeply appreciated. Thank you!

I continue to hold you all in my daily prayers and I ask you to remember me in yours. God bless you.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Virgil

T h e G o o d S h e p h e r d P a r i s h The Good Shepherd Parish is a Catholic community rooted in the Gospel where all are invited to

encounter Christ, grow in holiness, and proclaim His Good News to the world. 3 0 9 2 I n n e s R o a d , O t t a w a , O n t a r i o K 1 W 1 C 8

Telephone (613) 824-4394 Email:    pastor@thegoodshepherdparish.com   Website:  www.thegoodshepherdparish.com  

Before registering for Sunday Mass, or considering attending a weekday Mass, everyone is to please read the Updated Vs 4.1 “Welcome Back to The Good Shepherd Church!” document, found on our homepage. This document details all information you need to follow when attending any Mass at our church during these days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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When attending Mass in church, if you have hearing challenges, please tune into 100.7 FM on your radio to pray along with the Mass.

!!! ALL WEEKEND SUNDAY MASSES *** Please read the “Welcome Back to The Good Shepherd Church” document located on our home page prior to registering for Sunday Mass.

ONLINE REGISTRATION for all weekend Sunday Masses opens on Sunday evening and closes at noon on Saturday. A few COVID-19 protocols to follow when attending Mass in our church: 1. everyone who enters our church must wear a mask that securely covers the nose,

mouth and chin; 2. there will be no passing of the collection basket for your offerings; please place your

envelope or your offering in the box (located at the Baptismal Font) as you exit the worship space after Mass ends;

3. no gloves are to be worn when receiving Holy Communion. 4. the cantor will be the only person singing at Mass; the assembly is to please remain

in silent spiritual union with the hymns and singing during Mass. 5. all may respond to the spoken prayers throughout the Mass. 6. please depart the church immediately after Mass concludes, out the side door

(adjacent to the cloakroom); follow the direction of the Ushers who will guide you row by row, ensuring social distancing is maintained.

Please share all information in this bulletin with your fellow parishioners, particularly those who do not have access to the internet.

WEEKDAY MASSES Current schedule**: Tuesday and Friday at 9:00 am .

** NEW INFORMATION ** For those wishing to attend either weekday Mass, please note, while there is no requirement to register in advance for the Mass, everyone must register on arrival. The front door will be opened at 8:30 am and you will be asked to provide your name and telephone number to Bonnie who will enter this information on our registration form. This form will be held for 30 days should it be needed for contact tracing; forms will be shredded after 30 days.

*** Please read the “Welcome Back to The Good Shepherd Church” document located on our home page prior to coming to Church. You are all requested to please follow our parish COVID-19 protocols: 1. take your temperature at home to confirm you are well

enough to attend Mass 2. wear your mask; no gloves when receiving Holy

Communion 3. enter Church by the Main/Front door 4. on arrival, use the touchless hand sanitizer on the wall 5. ** NEW** provide your name and telephone number to

Bonnie at the registration table 6. take a seat in the Main Worship Space, ensuring

social distancing between you and others who are not in your group

7. please depart the Church immediately following conclusion of Mass, ensuring social distancing is maintained at all times

8. depart Church by the side door (down cloakroom hallway)

**Due to COVID-19 requirements to clean between Masses we are unable to hold more weekday Masses.

Our parish Sunday Mass will continue to be on The Good Shepherd Parish YouTube channel each Sunday. Select the link on our parish homepage: https://www.thegoodshepherdparish.com/ Please share this information with your fellow parishioners, family and friends who are unable, for health reasons or church space limitations, to join us in the church.  

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and I unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Saint Alphonsus Liguori

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Please pray for the children of our parish who will be receiving their First Holy Communion at separate Masses in September, with only the families of the children present. This Sacrament was delayed due to the COVID-19 lockdown and it is with great joy that we are now able to celebrate this wonderful event in the lives of these faith-filled children and their families.

Your prayers are requested for these children as they continue to grow in love of Our Lord through the gift of receiving Holy Eucharist.

NATIONAL PASTORAL INITIATIVE FOR LIFE AND THE FAMILY

 

Merciful God, we have been blessed by your steadfastness in love. Teach us to be slow to anger as you are, and to respond to it with wisdom, that we may move through it, towards mercy and forgiveness. Amen. (13 September 2020)

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Message from Father Robert Mokry, OFM, Commisary of the Holy Land in Canada

Regarding the Pontifical Collection for the Custody of the Holy Land for the benefit of the Church and the Christians of the Holy Land:

The Pontifical Collection in support of the Holy Land, usually collected on Good Friday, was cancelled when churches were closed due to the pandemic. Pope Francis has requested that it be taken up on Sunday the 13th of September – a date close to that of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. This feast celebrates Christ’s saving work and also reminds us of faithful Christian pilgrims, like St. Helen when she found the relics of the Holy Cross in the 4th Century, who have committed themselves to preserving the holy sites as places of worship that sustain our Christian culture and history of salvation. The annual Holy Land Collection not only helps to maintain churches and shrines located at holy sites, but, above all, helps to support the pastoral, welfare, educational and social works that the Church undertakes in caring for the local population. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, invites you to be in solidarity with the Church and the Christians in the Holy Land.

On behalf of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, and entrusted with this care, I sincerely thank you in advance for your support.

Fr. Robert Mokry, OFM Commissary of the Holy Land in Canada Parishioners at The Good Shepherd Parish are asked to consider making a separate allotment in support of this Collection. Donations may be made via one of the following ways:

! a separate cheque in any weekly envelope (specify this Collection on the memo line of your cheque); ! a separate donation placed in the designated basket at the Baptismal Font; or ! contact Bonnie at the Parish office (613-824-4394) to arrange an added one-time amount, for this worthy

charity, to your Pre-Authorized Contribution. Thank you very much for your support.

Please pray for those who have requested our prayers:

Deacon Dan Careau Doreen Dumont Bruce Hodgins Jean-Ella Lemire Joe MacDonell Michael Nortey Rosi Saunders Jean Scharf  

     This year due to COVID-19 it has been decided that The Good Shepherd Parish will participate through prayer by praying at home on Sunday the 25th October. Parishioners are asked to choose a half hour between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. The aim is to have someone in prayer continuously. Please contact Seán O’Carroll by email at: ocarroll@rogers.com or by phone at: 613-824-0284; he will maintain a roster so that continuous prayer can be assured.  

What is 40 DAYS FOR LIFE™

The worldwide 40 DAYS FOR LIFE campaign seeks to unite God's people in prayer to end abortion. Through prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil, we seek to change hearts and encourage a culture of life. A prayer vigil will be held daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at Bank and Queen Streets downtown.    

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RCIA - You are Invited! Sometimes invitations lead us to totally unexpected experiences ... to a life of peace, faith and hope. If you have never been baptized and find yourself attracted to the Catholic faith, come and explore the possibilities of becoming a member of the Roman Catholic Church. If you have been baptized in another faith tradition, this journey can lead you to full communion with the Catholic Church. If you were baptized in the Catholic faith but have never received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, come and inquire about how to become fully initiated in the Church.

Do you attend Mass with your Catholic spouse? Are your children preparing to receive the sacraments? This invitation is for you, too! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process by which one can answer God's invitation! The Good Shepherd Parish offers RCIA, a process of learning and discussion held in the context of prayer, shared experiences and the Word of God. Starting October 1, 2020, we will meet each Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. If you feel this invitation may be intended for you (or someone you know), please call Marilyn Dunn at 613.830.9545 or The Good Shepherd Parish at 613.824.4394 for more information.

News from the Knights of Columbus Council 9005 Good Shepherd Parish

A famous Catholic philosopher, Marshal McLuhan, once wrote, "the medium is the message”. This phrase was coined before Vatican II. The Theologians at the Council got the message and thus the Council promulgated the Decree on the Media of Social Communications called Inter Mirifica. The purpose of this document was to "enrich peoples’ minds and the consolidation of the Kingdom of God" (Inter Mirifica #2).

This endorsement of the mass media was not lost on the Knights. They have a film crew that produces documentaries relating to the charitable works of the order. Recently they were here in Ottawa interviewing Br. Joe and Grand Knight Br. Dem Magmanlac concerning a food programme; more about that next week.

Here at our parish Br. Mark McAvoy has emerged as our hi-tech guru. He has successfully installed a new multi-line telephone system in our parish. Currently he records and uploads to our parish YouTube channel, our Sunday Mass for those who are not able to attend in person due to COVID-19 concerns. And I am sure he has other initiatives planned towards updating our church and thus re-imaging it. Over the years Br. Mark has been key in the design and maintenance of our parish website.

Remember the words of John 8:12 "I am the light of the world". So let us continue to promote the Kingdom of God in our council and in our church through the means of the media.

James P. Tierney, Faith Director KofC

Church Collections for Autumn 2020

Several collections that would normally take place in the Lenten Season

and before the end of the Pastoral Year were deferred due to COVID-19

restrictions. This means there’s a larger number in the fall of this year.

In order to assist you in your giving plan, here is the list of regular and

re-scheduled collections:

• Sunday, 13 September 2020: Church in the Holy Land (Rescheduled from Good Friday by the Holy Father)

• Sunday, 27 September 2020: Needs of the Church in Canada

• Sunday, 4 October 2020: Pope’s Pastoral Works (Rescheduled from the Sixth Sunday of Easter by the Holy See)

• Sunday, 18 October 2020: World Mission Sunday

• Sunday, 15 November 2020: World Day of the Poor to benefit the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace-Caritas Canada (rescheduled by the Archdiocese from the Fifth Sunday of Lent)

Thank you for your consideration of these important extra collections –

your generosity is deeply appreciated and welcomed by the respective

charities.

For your planning purposes, donations for the above designated dates/collections may be made via one of the following ways:

! a separate cheque in any weekly envelope (specify the Collection on the memo line of your cheque);

! on the specified weekend, place your donation in the designated basket at the Baptismal Font; or

! contact Bonnie at the Parish office (613-824-4394) to arrange an added one-time amount, for each collection, to your Pre-Authorized Contribution.

Bless you and thank you very much for your support!

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  NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Videotron; iTunes; Telus; Sasktel; Microsoft;

YouTube; Google Play; Shaw; Rogers; Cogeco; Cineplex Store; Bell

For trailer please go to: https://www.frontrowcentre.com/movies/fatima/139711/  

Info: www.fatimathemovie.com.

Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of

Laudato Si’ – Parish Participation in

the Season of Creation: The Season of Creation begins on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (Sept. 1) and ends on St. Francis Day (Oct. 4). We set aside time to deepen our relationship with our Creator, with each other and all of creation. You are invited to daily pray the 2020 Prayer “Season of Creation” that is posted on this page as a part of your individual prayers.

Additional resources (prayer, liturgy, events & actions) are at www.seasonofcreation.org.

Info: John Dorner (jdorner@archottawa.ca). POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR

SEPTEMBER 2020: Respect for the Planet’s Resources. We pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.